Beirut, Lebanon is a city of contrasts. From its ancient history to its modern-day culture, Beirut is a place of both tradition and progress. From its bustling downtown to its quiet suburbs, Beirut is a city of both chaos and tranquility.
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Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As of 2025, Greater Beirut has a population of 2.4 million, just under half of Lebanon's population, which makes it the twelfth-largest city in the Levant region and the sixteenth-largest in the Arab world. The city is situated on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast. Beirut has been inhabited for more than 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world.